Etymology

rasagiline

R1A1S1A1G2I1L1I1N1E1

Today it means: An inhibitor of monoamine oxidase used as a monotherapy in early Parkinson's disease or as an adjunct therapy in more advanced cases. Full definition →

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From rasa- (of unknown origin) + -giline (“MAO inhibitor type B”).

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